The cheapest and fastest trains from Walthamstow to London
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
13 m
Average duration
13 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Walthamstow to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Walthamstow to London will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 50 trains that leave Walthamstow for London on Tue, May 19, 37 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 12 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:19 AM0h18Walthamstow9:37 AMLondon$41One-way0 transfers
9:32 AM0h18Walthamstow9:50 AMLondon$41One-way0 transfers
9:49 AM0h18Walthamstow10:07 AMLondon$41One-way0 transfers
10:02 AM0h17Walthamstow10:19 AMLondon$41One-way0 transfers
10:17 AM0h17Walthamstow10:34 AMLondon$41One-way0 transfers
9:46 AM0h13Walthamstow9:59 AMLondon$221One-way0 transfers
10:16 AM0h13Walthamstow10:29 AMLondon$221One-way0 transfers
10:31 AM0h13Walthamstow10:44 AMLondon$221One-way0 transfers
10:46 AM0h13Walthamstow10:59 AMLondon$221One-way0 transfers
11:01 AM0h13Walthamstow11:14 AMLondon$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Walthamstow to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Walthamstow to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $43.
Distance: 7 miles (12 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Walthamstow to London:
A train is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Walthamstow to London costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 59m.
You'll arrive about 32m sooner (21m by train vs 53m by car). Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $3 (€3) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with London Overground, London Overground, Stansted Express, Greater Anglia.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Walthamstow to London by train or bus
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Why should you book Walthamstow to London trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs London Overground?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for London Overground, but also compare tickets for the likes of London Overground, Stansted Express or Greater Anglia to find the best option for your trip from Walthamstow to London.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of London Overground, Stansted Express or Greater Anglia to find the best option for your trip from Walthamstow to London.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Walthamstow to London.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Walthamstow to London
Trains from Walthamstow to London run on average 50 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 37 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:56, the last at 11:58. The fastest train covers the 7 miles (12 km) distance in 13m.
Distance 7 miles (12 km) |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 50 |
Direct trains 37 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 8:56 AM |
Last train 11:58 AM |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: London Overground, Stansted Express, Greater Anglia from Walthamstow to London trainsLondon Overground, Stansted Express, Greater Anglia trains will get you between Walthamstow and London from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Greater Anglia
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Stansted Express
FAQs: Trains from Walthamstow to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Walthamstow to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Walthamstow to London
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:30 - 21:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access from street to London Overground platforms only. Use the Station Approach entrance for southbound platform. Use the Selborne Road entrance for northbound platform. Step-free interchange between London Overground platforms requires a 200m journey via street.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: London buses operate from outside the station
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop Q in Selborne Road for northbound services to Chingford Use Bus stop W in Selborne Road for southbound services to Liverpool Street Use Bus stop C in Walthamstow Central bus Station for Eastbound services to Barking Use Bus stop W in Selborne Road for Westbound services to Walthamstow Central (terminating point)
- Metro: London Underground Victoria Line services
- Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
- Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: There is no step free access to platforms.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Located outside station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Transport for London buses operate from outside the station
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop V in Wood Street for northbound services to Chingford Use Bus stop L in Wood Street for southbound services to Liverpool Street
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